Who is this Lady...

and WHAT is she doing at our party??

(Sorry for the poor pix, battery was going on the camera and the light was terrible!)

Everyone who made it to the party on Friday had a blast... and more than a few belly laughs!

More pics below...


Gina got some smelly stuff...

"Uh Oh... hope we don't get something like that...."


"OK, there is NO good place to HOLD this thing!!"

We missed all of you who couldn't join us - better come next year, so YOU can get a marvelous gift like this one!

Homebuilders Newsletter 12/14-12/20/09

Yea!!! Our class Christmas party is Friday Dec 19th at Tako Yaki (old House of Japan, in the plaza next to Staples on Keith Street). Start time is 7 pm. Couples will pay for own dinner and drinks; each couple takes care of their own childcare. We will be doing a White Elephant gift exchange (wrapped gift).













Prayers



Duane- Still employed
Albrittons - travel to funeral, death of Max Swink
David - job search
Stephanie's friend Ruth - Christmas alone
Stan's mom
Stephanie's sister in law - job or no job











Praises




Duane- still employed
Trish's grandmother doing okay
Help at pancake breakfast
Stephanie's friend Chuck Evans - recovering from accident at Bowater
CMS Robotics team
Mark passed insurance exams!
Stephanie's friend Ruth - faith and courage
White's doing consulting work














Celebrations



Jenn's birthday is Dec 17th.
AJ Rice's birthday is the 28th.

Homebuilders Newsletter 11/23 to 11/29/08

Pancake Breakfast is Saturday 12/13

Thomas Meal is Monday 12/8 - Whites and Harrells

Yea!!! Our class Christmas party is Friday Dec 19th at Tako Yaki (old House of Japan, in the plaza next to Staples on Keith Street). Start time is 7 pm. Couples will pay for own dinner and drinks; each couple takes care of their own childcare. We will be doing a White Elephant gift exchange. More details to follow.

Hanging of the Greens is Sunday 11/30 at the evening service (6:30pm). We don't know if we have any specific duties so if you will be there just be available!

Next Sunday is also Fifth Sunday. No Sunday School; the all-church breakfast will be 9:30 - 10:45 am.

Chili Cook-off is Wed. 12/3. Sign-up at the welcome desk outside of Founder's Hall.











Prayers



Tricia's grandparents Zona nd Max Swink - Zona melanoma
Ed's dad Fred Stutzman - layoff
Stan's mom Edith
layoffs
gas prices
CMS Roboraiders - state competition
Christy's friend Tonya - 6 month old infant died in crib
travel and family mercies
Sammy White sick











Praises




volunteers
gas prices
Memorial Hospital nurses
India - kicking some pirate keister
Clark and Jennifer Bryant - baby boy Issac Nathaniel
Harrells passed Kristi Klohs driving!
Nathan Hudson driving - Duane made it thru!

And the big news _ Amy and Jason Hill had their baby!!!!! Little girl this morning. A new Iron Chef is born...













Celebrations


The Stutzman triplets, Logan, Erin and Lauren, birthday is December 3rd!
Jenn's birthday is Dec 17th.
AJ Rice's birthday is the 28th.

Sorry, this was in error!

Youth snack supper

Some picture Jenn grabbed from the Youth Snack Supper tonight

Jim cooking the feast!

Pat and Mike messing with the salsa


The Feast

Allen and Mark working?

Homebuilders Newsletter Week of 11/9 to 11/15

Youth Snack supper is Nov. 9 - see the above blog post for pictures!

Iron Chef Homebuilders was a blast with 5 families participating. Congratulations to Iron Chef Mike Massey Crabby Rotinni Alfredo

We continue our study of "The Blessing" next week.

Thomas meal is tomorrow Monday Nov. 10th - Stansel and Albritton
Thomas meal for December is Harrells and Whites











Prayers



Tricia's grandfather - in hospital with heart problems and Tricia - strength to continue to help
Deanna's mom - foot surgery
Joann Turner - worried about health and finances
David Klohs and 50 others at Thomas/Bets - layoff
Other layoffs announced Friday
Stansel's kitchen redo
Brookshire's remodeling
Kelley's ex sister in law - lost a baby. Nephews taking it hard.











Praises




Rice's parent's - sale of farm and house went well
Iron Chef
Klohs' kids grades
Stan's dad Stanle's life and the help of friends
Veterans' tribute











Celebrations


The Stutzman triplets, Logan, Erin and Lauren, birthday is December 3rd!
Noah Harrell's birthday was November 4th.

The passing of a great dad

Just wanted to let everyone know my dad passed away Thursday evening with us by his side. Jenn and the kids got here okay and we are all relieved my dad is no longer struggling and is with God. We'll be back Tuesday or Wednesday

Stan